Associate, Public Institutions

at Jones Lang LaSalle in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

JLL Public Institutions & Higher Education is a focused consulting practice and national leader in advisory to federal, state, and local governments and universities and colleges throughout the U.S. Our professionals consult at the nexus of transformative development, the future of real estate, social infrastructure, energy and sustainability, cutting edge research and innovation for a broad range of real estate assets and uses. We work as part of a dynamic team, with JLL professionals from across the firm, to benefit our clients' diverse and purpose-driven real estate needs.

We are currently seeking an associate to join our advisory practice. This role will be responsible for supporting existing consulting engagements - real estate development, acquisitions, dispositions, portfolio optimization, public-private partnerships - and the growth of our business. Critical functions of this position include real estate financial modeling, market research and analysis, synthesis of analysis into concise deliverables, and project coordination.

Responsibilities include:
* Analyze complex real estate development, asset portfolios, and operations to determine highest and best use, market values and advise on strategic initiatives
* Understand valuation metrics, key industry dynamics and underwriting metrics, and prepare corresponding financial models to support JLL team members and client outcomes
* Analyze market data and comparable transactions
* Conduct detailed economic and demographic research through the use of JLL and third-party information services to due diligence and determine feasibility of real estate strategies
* Undertake comprehensive financial analysis, financial modeling and development feasibility services;
* Assist in the preparation of development opportunity solicitation and marketing documents
* Effectively communicate - written and presentation - results of analysis to internal team members and clients
* Develop and maintain strong internal JLL and client relationships
* Support business development - client proposals, pitches, and relationships
* Monitor and update Salesforce to track client leads and opportunities

Preferred qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in a business-related field (e.g., real estate, finance, accounting)
* 4-6 years of relevant experience (real estate finance / financial modeling, P3 advisory, real estate consulting)
* Familiarity with industry concepts, practices, and procedures associated with real estate development, finance, and operations, such as net operating income, loan-to-value, debt service coverage and capitalization rates
* Ability to effectively write and present business cases and results of analysis
* Outstanding Microsoft Excel skills, proficiency in Microsoft platform software and ability to learn and adapt to new technologies
* Experience with project coordination and management, including overseeing the work of analysts
* Ability to work as a key member of large and small teams and to work independently and unsupervised
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving and organization skills
* Creativity to solve unique challenges and to develop new methods and analytical techniques
* Ability to concurrently support multiple clients and assignments with excellent attention to detail
* Ability to travel as needed

JLL Is an Equal Opportunity Employer JLL is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce.  JLL strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination without regard to race, color, religion, belief, creed, age, sex, pregnancy or maternity (including childbirth and related conditions), family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), nationality, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, trade union membership, social position, political view or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law.  The company also endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business and ensures that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.